How to use "deter" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "deter" in popular movie and book plots

  • Cain resolves to destroy the ship, believing mortality will deter the Cylon pursuit.  - Resurrection Ship
  • The first is from Akiko Kato, attempting to deter Eiji from seeking his father.  - Number9dream
  • The creature is immediately shelled by the surrounding forces, but that doesn't deter his advancement on land.  - Varan the Unbelievable
  • That does not deter him from buying surrounding his spring.  - The Ballad of Cable Hogue
  • After a dream-like courtship where even Kelly's admission of her past can't deter Grant, the two decide to marry.  - The Naked Kiss
  • Supposedly, that fact alone is enough to deter any normal, proud guy.  - Mint na Bokura
  • This does not deter Pini, who continues to make advances and she rejects him over and over.  - Time of Favor
  • He believes this will deter her, but she sneaks aboard.  - That Obscure Object of Desire
  • Unfortunately, the two come upon many unexpected events that often deter them from completing their job.  - Pocket Money
  • In 1996, clean plasma energy replaced nuclear energy, however this did not deter Godzilla from attacking.  - Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
  • Karla and her parents tried to avoid her brothers by saving money and moving away, hoping it would deter them to remain in jail.  - Next Friday
  • The swarms did not hesitate to defend themselves against those who would deter them from their strange mission, even if it were the Toa.  - Bionicle Chronicles
  • Intending to deter him, Laney arranges for Zack to be called onto the stage and perform to his surprise.  - She's All That
  • Carly Beth finds the mold and uses it to deter the masks and remove the mask from her face.  - The Haunted Mask
  • Dan moves his family to Bedford, but this does not deter Alex.  - Fatal Attraction
  • Jack attempts to break the door with the mallet, but Wendy slashes his hand with a razor blade to deter him.  - The Shining (novel)

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